Health

World Expo Opens In Japan In Rocky Times
World Expo opened on Sunday with 160 countries and regions showcasing their technology, culture and food, with host Japan hoping to provide the world with some much-needed hope.Highlights at...
Ecuador’s Presidential Hopefuls Face Toxic Brew Of Crime, Unemployment
Cartel violence is hollowing out Ecuador's largest city Guayaquil, scaring away tourists, pummelling the economy and leaving whoever wins Sunday's presidential election with a gargantuan problem.In picturesque and once-bustling...
Over 100 Feared Dead In Sudan Paramilitary Attacks In Darfur: UN
More than 100 people, including 20 children, are now feared dead in Sudan following paramilitary attacks on the besieged Darfur city of El-Fasher and two nearby famine-hit camps, the...
Ailing Bolsonaro Says He Will ‘Probably’ Need Surgery
Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro said Saturday that he will "probably" need surgery, after being hospitalized a day earlier in the northeastern city of Natal with what he called "unbearable"...
Serbia’s Vucic Holds Rally For ‘Love Of Serbia’
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic rallied his supporters in Belgrade on Saturday to push back against months of protests against him, telling them he will launch a new political movement.Serbia...
‘Slow Travel’ Start-up Launches Cross-Channel Crossings By Sail
The crossing may be "a bit choppy", Captain Andrew Simons warns a dozen of his passengers waiting in the French port of Boulogne to cross the Channel with only...
US Exempts Tech Imports In Tariff Step Back
The Trump administration has announced a series of major exemptions to its punishing global tariffs -- an apparent step back in an escalating trade war with China.A notice late...
De Bruyne Leads Man City Comeback, Forest Beaten By Everton
Kevin De Bruyne inspired a Manchester City fightback from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 5-2, while Nottingham Forest's challenge for a place in next season's Champions League...
​Modere Shuts Down After 23 Years of Clean-Living Innovation​
Screenshot of Modere's official website announcing its closure after 23 years of clean-living innovation and global community building. modere.com Modere, a wellness and personal care brand known for its...
End Of The Line For Hong Kong’s Democratic Party
Under heavy skies, the minibus carrying Hong Kong politician Emily Lau rattles along a winding mountain road to Stanley Prison for a visit she finds all too familiar.Lau is...
UK Lawmakers Begin Emergency Debate To Save British Steel
UK lawmakers held a rare Saturday parliamentary debate as the government seeks to pass emergency legislation to stop the last British factory that can make steel from scratch shutting...
Accord Reached ‘In Principle’ Over Tackling Future Pandemics: Negotiating Body
WHO members on Saturday reached agreement over how to tackle future pandemics after three years of discussions, the co-chair of the negotiating body told AFP."We have an accord in...